The cutest pics of Clutch

Rockets mascot is all around town.

By Compiled by Mike Damante

on April 24, 2013 2:49 PM

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Rockets mascot Clutch (Robert Boudwin) is trying to inspire the team during its playoff run with a run of his own. Clutch the Rockets Bear will be running a 5K every day of the first round series to live up to the team motto "younger, faster, fearless." Find out about the 5K cause and the man behind the bear at houstonchronicle.com. less

Rockets mascot Clutch (Robert Boudwin) is trying to inspire the team during its playoff run with a run of his own. Clutch the Rockets Bear will be running a 5K every day of the first round series to live up to ... more

Clutch at the top of the pyramid at a Rockets game.
HOUSTON, TX - MARCH 13: The Launch Crew and Clutch Mascot of the Houston Rockets perform during the game against the Phoenix Suns on March 13, 2013 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images) less

Clutch at the top of the pyramid at a Rockets game.
HOUSTON, TX - MARCH 13: The Launch Crew and Clutch Mascot of the Houston Rockets perform during the game against the Phoenix Suns on March 13, 2013 at the ... more

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Clutch at the top of the pyramid at a Rockets game.
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Point guard Patrick Beverley is silhouetted as the Rockets mascot Clutch runs onto the court before the game.

Point guard Patrick Beverley is silhouetted as the Rockets mascot Clutch runs onto the court before the game.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle

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Clutch celebrates after hitting a "Spurs fan" with a cake at a game in 2009.

Clutch celebrates after hitting a "Spurs fan" with a cake at a game in 2009.

Photo: Eric Kayne, Staff

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Daniel Booby Gibson, right, sits with Keysia Cole and Rockets mascot Clutch as they war the NBA All-Star Shooting Stars competition at the Toyota Center on All-Star Saturday Night, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Houston. Gibson is from Houston, where he played at Jones High School before the University of Texas. less

Fans reach for a box of popcorn tossed into the stands by Houston Rockets mascot Clutch during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets at Toyota Center on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, in Houston. less

Fans reach for a box of popcorn tossed into the stands by Houston Rockets mascot Clutch during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets at Toyota Center on Friday, Oct. ... more

Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle

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